GOODOVA-L 5 Tablets

Uses and Benefits of GOODOVA-L 5 Tablets (Goodova-L 5mg)

This composition is mainly used to treat high blood pressure and angina (chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart).

WHAT THIS MEDICINE IS USED FOR

• Controlling high blood pressure (hypertension)
• Preventing episodes of angina (chest pain)
• Reducing the risk of heart-related complications from long-term high blood pressure

HOW IT WORKS

• Blocks calcium channels in blood vessel walls, causing them to relax and widen
• Improves blood flow and lowers the pressure the heart needs to pump against
• Reduces the heart's oxygen demand, easing angina symptoms

WHAT IT IS NOT USED FOR

• Not used for treating a sudden heart attack
• Not a painkiller for general body pain
• Not used to treat infections or fever
• Not recommended for immediate emergency lowering of blood pressure

Side Effects of GOODOVA-L 5 Tablets (Goodova-L 5mg)

COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Swelling of ankles or feet
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Flushing (warmth or redness of face)
• Fatigue or tiredness

LESS COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Nausea
• Stomach pain
• Palpitations (feeling of fast or irregular heartbeat)
• Muscle cramps
• Sleep disturbances

SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS — STOP AND SEE A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY

• Severe dizziness or fainting
• Chest pain that worsens or does not go away
• Very slow or irregular heartbeat
• Signs of an allergic reaction such as rash, swelling of face/lips/tongue, or difficulty breathing
• Yellowing of skin or eyes (signs of liver problems)

This is not a complete list. Report any unusual or persistent symptom to your doctor or pharmacist.

How to Use GOODOVA-L 5 Tablets (Goodova-L 5mg)

HOW TO TAKE IT

• Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor, usually once a day
• Can be taken with or without food
• Swallow the tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew unless advised
• Try to take it at the same time each day to maintain steady levels in the body
• Do not stop taking it suddenly without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better

IF YOU MISS A DOSE

• Take it as soon as you remember
• If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose
• Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one

STORAGE

• Store at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and moisture
• Keep out of reach of children
• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack
• Do not store in the bathroom or near a sink

Safety Information and Precautions for GOODOVA-L 5 Tablets (Goodova-L 5mg)

This is a prescription-only medicine in India and should not be taken without a doctor's advice.

DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE IF YOU

• Are allergic to amlodipine or any other calcium channel blocker
• Have severe low blood pressure
• Have a history of severe narrowing of the heart valves (unless advised otherwise by a specialist)

TELL YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE STARTING IF YOU

• Have liver disease
• Have heart failure or a history of heart attack
• Are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding
• Are already taking other blood pressure-lowering medicines
• Have very low blood pressure or are prone to fainting

MEDICINES THAT CAN INTERACT

• Other blood pressure medicines (may increase blood pressure-lowering effect)
• Simvastatin (may need dose adjustment)
• Certain antifungal or HIV medicines
• Grapefruit juice (may increase drug levels in blood)
• NSAID painkillers, which may reduce blood-pressure-lowering effect

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I take this medicine for a long time?

Yes, it is often prescribed for long-term control of blood pressure, but only under regular doctor supervision.

Will this medicine cause weight gain?

Weight gain is not a common side effect, though some people notice mild fluid retention causing ankle swelling.

Can I drink alcohol while taking this medicine?

• Alcohol may increase dizziness and lower blood pressure further, so it is best to limit or avoid it.
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